This math topic focuses on the classification of triangles based on the lengths of their sides. The problems are geared towards identifying and describing different types of triangles including scalene, isosceles, and equilateral. Each question presents a triangle type and asks to select the correct description from multiple choices: one describing sides of differing lengths, one where all sides are equal, and one with two sides of equal length with the third different. This helps in understanding and defining triangle properties in an advanced geometry context.

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Triangle Classification - Sides - Name to Description Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Triangle Classification - Sides - Name to Description (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Geometry - Shape Classification (2D) - Advanced' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/geometry_shapes_2d_classifying_advanced/
1
Choose the right description of an isosceles triangle
isosceles
a
Two sides are the same length and one is different
b
All sides are a different length
c
All sides are the same length
2
Choose the right description of a scalene triangle
scalene
a
All sides are a different length
b
Two sides are the same length and one is different
c
All sides are the same length
3
Choose the right description of an equilateral triangle
equilateral
a
All sides are the same length
b
Two sides are the same length and one is different
c
All sides are a different length